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Stack Pack vs Dutchman's Barry at 8:06am 10.24.07 Big Boats 1/1345 We are buying a new main sail and are debating on using the existing Dutchman system or a stackpack
Water pump Bob at 8:07am 10.24.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/996 I had a clogged water filter that was so full of mold (yuck) that my water pressure really dropped.
Keel R & R William6074 at 9:12am 10.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/785 I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to those contributors offering their sage advise regarding
changing Marelon plastic vavle Russ at 9:25am 10.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/987 Hello to all, My Cat 30 is hauled for some repairs and a bottom job right now. I am trying t
battery install Mac21 jabcoMac21 at 11:12am 10.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/766 Present battery under the deck toward aft and very hard to get to for a recharge. Is there a better
Outboard size for a Mac21 jabcoMac21 at 11:08am 10.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1066 I have a 4hp now that moves the boat nice, but have an older 18hp but a lot more weight. What is th
Catalina vs Hunter Russ at 12:19pm 10.24.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1713 We have had Catalina's since the mid 70's. However, the 42 Hunter Passage 420 CC has a great layou
What to look for (1) bobg17881 at 1:21pm 10.24.07 Day Sailers 1/990 Hi I'm new to sailing so bear with me. I am going to look at a Javelin (14) on Saturday morning and
Oday 22 Traveler? Art Rumpf at 1:10pm 10.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1332 Has anyone successfully installed a transom mounted traveler to their Oday 22? I'd rather not bisec
40.5 Owners Capt Ron at 1:22pm 10.24.07 Big Boats 6/1380 Hello all 40.5 owners, I have a couple of questions in reference to this model.1. what was the last
o Spreader for 272 Casey13062 at 1:52pm 10.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/739 Does anyone have or know of a (1) spreader and (2) spreader tips for O'DAY 272 mast?*
Shore Power for a 26M Charles at 3:17pm 10.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/964 Has anyone put in shore power on a 26M? Where is the best location to place the 30 amp connection go
HELP!! Ranger 16 rigging Dan Garcia at 2:53pm 10.24.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1741 Hello. I being new to sailing am tyring to piece together a boat given to me. So far this boat is
Chartplotter mounting bendor at 11:04pm 10.24.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1044 I am trying to decide the best place to mount a removable chartplotter (Navman 5500i) on a Beneteau
Rudder Support Crack (1) Brian Cutler at 10:58pm 10.24.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1547 The bottom of the support for the rudder has cracked allowing the bushing to move. I'm wondering if
Location Of Boom Lines Robert Fliegel at 11:27pm 10.24.07 Smaller Boats 6/1208 Does anyone know why control lines for the toping lift, jiffy reefing and outhaul are located at the
wax or polish Tom at 11:45pm 10.24.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1615 I have been confused by local people on how to clean the hull and deck; very simple question; does o
gross tons Howard9071 at 12:52am 10.25.07 Ask All Sailors 8/8010 Could some one please tell me the Gross tons of a catalina 34, 1988 model. i know i have it but cant
Rudder alinement (1) Tide-N-Knots at 2:58am 10.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/954 1978 Hunter 30 Rudder alinement. Please look at the attached picture. Is the rudder alinement morn
Roof Rot David Cadwallader at 3:36am 10.25.07 Newport 3/2263 Has anyone dealt with wet wood starbord side 6x18 under hand rails .would injectable work thanks new

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Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange capta at 3:14pm 10.28.21 Any prop shop or a machinist who works on shafts will have many in stock, on the work benches and th
Marelon Seacock fail! Alan Gomes at 3:12pm 10.28.21 My point was/is, what the hell is the function of a recessed thru hull on the exterior of the hull
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Alan Gomes at 3:06pm 10.28.21 To be honest, for the past 8 years I have not had a tied set screw and didn't worry about it. Just
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:40pm 10.28.21 Higher quality design and materials, have always made Raritan equipment consistently top rated beca
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 2:20pm 10.28.21 would go a long way in the members providing sensible advice. Who said anything about "sensible"
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Ralph Johnstone at 2:15pm 10.28.21 the guy who almost sank his boat when the prop and shaft pulled out of his boat one fine afternoons
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hayden Watson at 2:01pm 10.28.21 That's what you get for being so obsessive about the job :biggrin:... To be honest, for the past
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Hello Below at 2:00pm 10.28.21 You should see his drivers license!!!!:wow3: Oh we do tend to drift on this forum at times. . . w
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank twalker H260 at 1:40pm 10.28.21 Josh. You can have a propane tank recertified. Check some of the larger propane companies in yo
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank mermike at 1:40pm 10.28.21 You can't get it recertified? Most propane distributors will do so for a small fee.
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Ralph Johnstone at 1:38pm 10.28.21 I have a drill press and a brand new cobalt bit. It did not even put a scratch in it!?!?!? That's
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank nitrogenase at 1:29pm 10.28.21 Hello Dan, I acquired a Beneteau 323 this summer (and love it) but the propane tank is 10 years old
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) SVFreedom at 1:02pm 10.28.21 Raritan toilets really are that much better than Jabsco, but I suspect your problem may be the sole
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) SVFreedom at 1:01pm 10.28.21 Raritan toilets really are that much better than Jabsco, but I suspect your problem may be the sole
Old Salts Justin_NSA at 12:56pm 10.28.21 What :yikes:? Alphabet has nothing about cockroaching... How can that be? I know right? I looked a
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 10.28.21 John!!! You have expired boat tabs. Oh the horror. :laugh::) You should see his drivers license!!!
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check (1) twistedskipper at 12:50pm 10.28.21 The spinnaker sheave is more recessed than the jib halyard sheave, but it is there.
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 10.28.21 May Jabsco electric is so dang loud I keep hoping it will break so I can replace it with something
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 12:32pm 10.28.21 My point was/is, what the hell is the function of a recessed thru hull on the exterior of the hull
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 10.28.21 Brought my Danforth and CQR to the scrap metal site when I bought my Rocna. Never regretted that.

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